Reporting structures

My friend insisted __________________ speed flatsharing.

• that I try

• on me trying

• to try

They claimed ________________ a suitable room in the area.

• to have

• having

• that they had

The landlord denied __________________ into the house without our permission.

• to go

• going

• that he had gone

He refused __________________ back the deposit.

• paying

• to pay

• he pays

My parents suggested ________________ for someone to share the boat.

• looking

• I look

• that I should look

They promised ____________________________.

• to visit

• visiting

• they would visit

Our teacher warned ___________ careful when using reporting verbs.

• us to be

• of being

Tom suggested _________________ (have) a party for my birthday.

Dad insisted ______________ the grass before going to the football match.

• I cutting

• that I should cut

Lauren offered ________________ (give) me a lift to the

station after school.